New optimization software targets faster analog circuit sizing, improved power efficiency, yield and reliability within Cadence workflows.

IC Optimize has introduced Odin, an analog circuit optimization tool designed to help analog and mixed-signal engineers improve device sizing and meet increasingly demanding design specifications. The company also announced its membership in the Cadence Connections Program, which supports third-party software providers developing complementary technologies and validated interfaces for Cadence design flows.

Odin applies mathematical optimization to analog circuit design, enabling engineers to explore complex design spaces while working within established workflows. The tool is available through the Cadence Virtuoso ADE Product Suite and provides capabilities for optimization progress tracking, result analysis, stability evaluation, corner visualization and sensitivity analysis.

The software is intended to address several persistent challenges in analog design, where device sizing and parameter optimization often involve extensive simulation across multiple process corners and operating conditions. IC Optimize said Odin can help teams reduce power consumption while improving yield and reliability and meeting or exceeding performance targets.

The company grew out of research at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), combining optimization research with practical analog design experience. According to IC Optimize, Odin supports real-world circuits, a broad range of PDKs and process corners, while fitting into demanding tape-out schedules.

A key aspect of the approach is its integration with existing Cadence-based environments, allowing designers to use optimization capabilities without moving design data into separate workflows. Odin can also run locally in a standard customer environment, an increasingly important consideration for semiconductor companies seeking to protect proprietary design IP.

“IC Optimize’s Odin combines the creativity of the designer with the power of advanced mathematics to find the optimal circuit implementation for demanding specifications,” said Henrik Dam, CEO of IC Optimize.

“Because Odin is both effective and efficient, any analog design organization can benefit from its use. And because Odin can run locally in a standard customer environment, teams can optimize designs without exposing valuable IP to cloud-based learning or external data transfer.”